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The administration of Barack Obama and the issue of Taiwan
Kaňková, Michaela ; Sehnálková, Jana (advisor) ; Bečka, Jan (referee)
The bachelor thesis examines the issue of the relations between the United States of America and Taiwan during the administration of President Barack Obama. More specifically, the issue is examined by analysing the politics of Barack Obama toward Taiwan mainly by scrutinising the trade relations. First, the thesis discusses the historical background of the American relationship with Taiwan, which had a direct influence on the current United States-Taiwan relations. Furthermore, the historical background is used for comparison with the Obama administration. Afterwards, the political stance of former President Barack Obama towards Taiwan is stated. Emphasis is stressed on the Obama policy Pivot to Asia and its influence on American relations with Taiwan. Finally, the thesis analyses trade relations between United States and Taiwan during the Obama administration. The main emphasis is on the arms sales, which is one of the main features this thesis uses to evaluate the American relations with Taiwan. The arm trade between United States and Taiwan is more importantly part of a security question regarding the region. The thesis concludes that although it appeared that Obama's politics with Taiwan would remain the same following the Bush administration, or even that relations would deteriorate, the...
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